Log in, claim everything, then look at the banners

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 is now live after the August 25 22:00 UTC maintenance window, with the version scheduled to run until September 27 22:00 UTC. The first few minutes after login are easy to waste because the banners are sitting right there. Hold off for a moment. Open the mailbox, claim the update rewards, check login events, and make sure Gift of Odyssey or any new event tab has started properly before spending Stellar Jades.

The official update details list Stellar Jade x300 for maintenance compensation and another Stellar Jade x300 for issue fix compensation. The issue fix mail has to be claimed before September 25 15:59 UTC. That is not a full pity, of course, but 600 Stellar Jades can still change the package size you need later. If you are only a few pulls short after dailies and event rewards, those mails matter.

Try Robin Summeretto and Hyacine with your own account in mind

Phase 1 puts two very different decisions in front of players. Robin Summeretto is the new limited character, so she naturally gets the launch-day attention. Hyacine is a rerun, which makes her less noisy but not less important for accounts that already wanted her. Before pulling, run the trials and ask a plain question: which one actually improves the teams you use?

Robin Summeretto makes the most sense if you like the trial, want the new 4.5 playstyle, and already have teammates who can take advantage of what she brings. Hyacine makes more sense if she was already part of your plan before the update. Do not let the launch screen talk you out of a rerun you have been saving for. And if both look good, secure the character first; the Light Cone banner can wait until you know what your Stellar Jade balance looks like afterward.

Count pulls in the order they will actually arrive

A useful pull plan starts with what is already in the account: Stellar Jades, Star Rail Special Passes, pity, and guarantee status. Then add what 4.5 gives during the first stretch: compensation, login rewards, event rewards, reset income, and the Nameless Honor rewards you realistically expect to claim. After that, the real shortage becomes much clearer.

The account with guarantee can afford to think in a straighter line. Every pull is moving toward the target. Without guarantee, the plan needs more breathing room, especially if Phase 2 matters. A lost 50/50 on day one changes the whole version budget. Set the stopping point before the first ten-pull, not after the banner has already taken half your savings.

Nameless Honor is a resource choice, not just a pass screen

Version 4.5 has a shorter five-week Nameless Honor cycle, and the official notice says the required EXP has been adjusted for that shorter period. The pass runs until September 27 19:59 UTC, while web top-up center purchases end on September 26 19:59 UTC. Nameless Glory gives Stellar Jade x680 right after purchase, which is why it deserves a look early in the version instead of only near the end.

Nameless Glory is attractive when you know you will keep playing through the cycle. Stellar Jade, Special Passes, Tracks of Destiny, Self-Modeling Resin, Variable Dice, Light Cone options, and upgrade materials all have practical account value. Nameless Medal is more about extras: Robin and Aventurine themed avatars, Stellar Jade x200, Fuel, and level convenience. If the immediate 680 Stellar Jades lets you avoid a larger Oneiric Shard package, Glory may fit the launch plan. If your playtime is uncertain, there is no need to rush the pass purchase on the first login.

Use Oneiric Shards only after the gap is real

Oneiric Shards are useful when they solve a number you have already calculated. They are risky when they are bought because the version feels exciting. Count the free and predictable resources first, then decide whether the gap is small enough to close cleanly.

For Robin Summeretto or Hyacine, top up to a practical pull point instead of buying far beyond the next decision. For a Light Cone, wait until the character is secured unless the weapon is the whole reason you are spending. For Phase 2 players, every pull now has a visible cost because Aventurine Waveflair and Ashveil begin on September 12. Saving is not missing out when the actual target has not arrived yet.

Finish the day-one routine before reset

Before the first daily reset, clear the basic routine: mailbox, event tabs, Gift of Odyssey, character trials, Trailblaze Power, daily training, and any limited-time tasks that opened with 4.5. If you are considering Nameless Honor, check whether the instant Stellar Jade x680 changes your pull math before converting Oneiric Shards.

Relic farming can wait unless the target character is already on the account. On launch day, Trailblaze Power often feels better spent on trace materials, ascension materials, or event progress. Once the character is secured and the team direction is clear, relic farming becomes less of a guess.

Keep Phase 2 in the picture

Phase 2 starts on September 12 with Aventurine Waveflair and Ashveil. That is close enough to matter. If one of them is the character you really want, Phase 1 should be treated as a collection period: claim rewards, test the new units, enjoy the update, but do not nibble away at the banner budget without a reason.

The most common mistake is spreading pulls across everything: a few on Robin Summeretto, a few on Hyacine, a few on a Light Cone, then trying to recover for Phase 2. That usually feels harmless in the moment and terrible later. Pick the main target, keep one backup in mind, and stop where the account can still recover.

Treabar top-up notes for 4.5

Treabar's Honkai: Star Rail page can support UID-based Oneiric Shard top-up. Before buying, check the current product page for the server or region requirement, UID format, package amount, live price, payment method, and delivery note. The useful package is the one that covers the gap after rewards and pass decisions, not automatically the largest package available.

The safe flow is straightforward: choose Honkai: Star Rail, select the correct server or region if required, enter the UID carefully, choose the Oneiric Shard package, complete payment, and confirm delivery in game before pulling. No top-up seller should need your password, login code, social account access, or remote control permission.

Launch-day recommendation

Treat the first day of 4.5 like a short audit of your account. Claim the rewards, test Robin Summeretto and Hyacine, write down the actual pull gap, decide whether Nameless Honor helps, and only then use Oneiric Shards. If Aventurine Waveflair or Ashveil is the character you care about most, keep the resources for September 12. Version 4.5 lasts until September 27 22:00 UTC, so there is time to make a clean decision instead of spending everything in the first hour.

FAQ

When did HSR 4.5 launch?

Version 4.5 went live after maintenance on August 25 at 22:00 UTC.

What launch compensation should I claim?

The official update details list Stellar Jade x300 for maintenance compensation and Stellar Jade x300 for issue fix compensation.

Should I pull Robin Summeretto or Hyacine first?

Choose Robin Summeretto if her trial feels good and her role fits your teams. Choose Hyacine if the rerun was already part of your account plan.

Is Nameless Honor worth buying in 4.5?

Nameless Glory is worth considering if you will finish the pass and can use the immediate Stellar Jade x680. Nameless Medal is more about cosmetics and convenience.

Should I save for Phase 2?

Yes, if Aventurine Waveflair or Ashveil is your main target. Phase 2 begins on September 12.